Picadillo soup is a comforting traditional recipe perfect for cold days. It is made by toasting meats and vegetables for a deep, rich flavor.
The broth base includes chicken, beef shank, bones, and ham, which are cooked slowly to achieve a flavorful broth.
Then, the meats are chopped and, optionally, sautéed with ham in small tacos to add a special touch. The soup is served with noodles in its broth, decorated with chopped meat on top. A homemade dish full of flavor that will surely warm you up with each spoonful.
Picadillo Soup
Ingredients
2 Chicken thighs
1 Piece of beef shank
2 Knee bones
2 Chicken carcasses
1 Pork backbone
2 Leeks
2 Carrots
1 Celery stalk
1 Ham piece
1 pinch of Salt
Parsley
Preparation
Step 1 : Place the meats on a tray and roast in the oven for one hour at 200°C.
Step 2 : This process aims to enhance the flavor and give more body to the broth.
Step 3 : Meanwhile, the vegetables are toasted in a pot to intensify their flavor; they can also be toasted in the oven if preferred.
Step 4 : Once toasted, the vegetables are mixed with the browned meats in the pot and covered with water.
Step 5 : Increase the heat to start boiling and foam the surface to remove any impurities that may appear.
Step 6 : The cooking continues at a gentle simmer for about two hours if using a conventional pot, or about 40 minutes with a pressure cooker, to produce a tasty, rich broth.
Step 7 : At the end of cooking, strain the broth and set aside the liquid, while the meats are separated and chopped into fine pieces.
Step 8 : If desired, these pieces can be sautéed with small ham tacos to add more flavor.
Step 9 : To prepare the soup, boil the noodles in the broth, and once cooked, serve the noodles in deep bowls topped with the chopped meats.
Step 10 : Finally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, adding a touch of color and freshness to the dish.
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